R. Kelly is holding young women against their will in an abusive sex cult, this according to some parents who claim he's taken their daughters away from them!

Concerned family members have spoken to BuzzFeed News, sharing details about the alleged brainwashing. Former members of the artist's (real name Robert Kelly) inner circle have also opened up about similar stories.

The 50-year-old, who was once accused and went to trial over reportedly having inappropriate relations with a 14-year-old, is said to have six young women living with him in his Atlanta and Chicago homes. According to the report, he controls their every move. They are told what to eat, how to dress, when they bathe, when they sleep, and exactly how he they are to engage in sexual encounters with him.

He's said to record those encounters.

Cheryl Mack, Kitti Jones, and Asante McGee (all of whom reportedly left his cult) allege he is a master manipulator, with Cheryl even saying:

As we previously reported, Britney Spears' baby daddy has requested an increase in his $20K a month child support stipend. While it's said that Godney isn't THRILLED at the request, she's letting her poppa negotiate a deal with KFed.

And it appears that negotiations are well under way, though Mr. Spears is NOT impressed with his former son-in-law!